How to Reduce the Impact of Air Quality Irritants

05/19/2016

How Can I Improve My Indoor Air Quality?

Spring has thankfully arrived! Which may not be such tremendous news for allergy sufferers. While you’re staying indoors to avoid the pollen, you likely have indoor allergens to resist with as well. Luckily, Desert Suns Heating & Cooling has the tools to help you own the battle against allergens and help enhance your indoor air quality.

One-inch Air Filters

One-inch filters should be rotated in your system every couple months. You may have to change them more or less often depending upon a few factors such as: pets, the outdoor air elements and the number of people living in your home. It’s imperative to keep on top of filter replacement not only to better your indoor air quality, but also because if your filter is messy your system has to work harder.

Electrostatic Air Filters

These filters generate strong static charges as air runs through them. This charge collects particles that are little enough to get through replaceable filters. Typically, electrostatic filters never need to be replaced as they are washable--either by you or a professional. This is an advanced maintenance chore. This style of filter does result in more controlled air flow, which can get bad with time and lack of maintenance.

High Efficiency Air Filters

These are usually four to five-inch-wide high efficiency pleated filters which are folded like an accordion, which allows for bigger surface area and lower resistance to air-flow. These filters have the most efficiencies (or MERV ratings), which means it discards more of the small particles from the air flow. Some also have activated carbon fibers which overcome odors.

Germicidal Lights

Our modernized, energy efficient homes provide a breeding ground for the increase of mold and bacteria that stir with the air we breathe. Ultraviolet light wrecks the DNA of mold, spores, fungi and bacteria on the indoor coil which keep them from entering the air stream.

Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

There are a number of complications that form from having either too much, or too little humidity in your home. Too much humidity creates mold; too little humidity causes respiratory problems. Lennox gives a number of whole-home humidity solutions that will keep you happy and breathing easy.

Whole Home Solution

Lennox’s PureAir Air Purification System is a whole-home solution that handles a high efficiency carbon filter and photocatalytic oxidation to fight all three types of indoor pollutants: airborne particles, germs and bacteria, and chemical odors and vapors.

The team at Desert Suns Heating & Cooling would love to work with you and keep the air quality in your home up to the top-quality standards. Call us at 505-994-9176 to talk with one of our indoor air quality specialists if you have any questions about your home satisfaction. Or, if it’s more convenient for you, set up an appointment with us online.

About Desert Suns Heating & Cooling

Lennox was founded to deliver some of the most dependable, reliable HVAC systems in the market while providing great service and quality for customers. Desert Suns Heating & Cooling in Albuquerque is no different, with our on-going devotion to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the greatest at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always depend on us. Give us a ring at 505-994-9176 or arrange an appointment with us so we can help you achieve complete home comfort.